Essex Business Breakfast
10th November 2023 Sir John Whittingdale spoke at a breakfast meeting for local businessmen organised by Backing Essex Business at the Blue Boar Hotel, Maldon. The meeting was attended by about 30 representatives of local businesses and Sir John was joined by Leader of Maldon District Council, Cllr Richard Siddall to speak about the opportunities […]
October Update
October was a busy month, kicked off by Conservative Party Conference. I also made a visit Japan earlier this month to attend the Internet Governance Forum. Internet Governance ForumI attended the 18th annual meeting of the Internet Governance Forum, which was hosted by Japan in Kyoto. I was proud to represent the UK, as Minister […]
Opening of Barclays Local
Friday 13th October Sir John Whittingdale was invited to cut the ribbon to mark the opening of Barclays Local in South Woodham Ferrers. Following the closure of the Barclays branches in South Woodham Ferrers and Burnham on Crouch last year, Barclays have launched Barclays Locals in both towns to offer non-cash services to customers. In […]
Visit to Stow Maries Great War Aerodrome
30th September Sir John Whittingdale joined his colleague, Lord Parkinson of Whitley Bay, who is minister for Arts and Heritage at DCMS, on a visit to Stow Maries Great War Aerodrome in our constituency. They were shown around by CEO, Ian Flint, and Trustee, Sir John Aldridge. They also met with volunteers and members of the […]
MacMillan Coffee Morning
Sir John Whittingdale dropped in to the MacMillian Cancer Care Coffee Morning in the town hall, organised by Maldon Town Mayor, Cllr Andrew Lay. Also there was Cllr Kevin Lagan who is the Chairman of Maldon District Council, Deputy Mayor of Maldon, Martin Harvey, and town councillor, Hayley Broad (pictured) Macmillian Coffee Mornings are held […]
Construction of Limebrook Primary School
15th September 2023 Sir John Whittingdale joined Essex County Councillors, Head of Lion Academy Trust, Justin James, and representatives of the construction firm Morgan Sindall to mark the construction of the new Limebrook Primary School in Maldon. Limebrook will be located in the Handley Garden Development, and is due to open in September 2024. It […]
Echoes of History Show
Sunday 13th August Sir John Whittingdale attended the Essex HMVA Echoes of History Show, at the Living Memorial at White House Farm, Rettendon. Echoes of History is an annual show ran by the Essex Historic Military Vehicles Association, and is the premier living history and military vehicles show in Eat Anglia. HMVA is a charity, […]
Visit to Cousins
4th August 2023 Sir John Whittingdale visited Cousins UK in Galliford Road Industrial Estate, Maldon. Having been started by Anthony Cousins’ father as a small watch repairers in East London, the company moved to Maldon and is now Europe’s largest wholesaler of watch parts, tools and equipment to the watch repair trade. It holds over 12 […]
Essex Police meeting
28th July 2023 Sir John Whittingdale met Chief Superintendent Stuart Weaver, North Essex Division Commander for Essex Police to discuss local policing issues. Following the recruitment of another 900 officers, Essex Police now has 3,750 officers, the largest it has been in its 182 year history. This has enabled the Community Police teams covering Maldon, Southminster […]
Visit to Plume Academy
14th July Sir John Whittingdale visited the Plume Academy for a meeting with Carl Wakefield, Executive Principal, prior to his leaving the post. John and Carl discussed the plans to expand the school to accommodate the growing number of families moving to Maldon as well as the progress made under his headship. During his visit, John also took part […]